Jason Babin, “Me Guy”

Consider this the first story to indicate that Jason Babin was a selfish jerk.

Joe Santoliquito, reporting for CBS Philly, had a few sources tell him that at least part of the reason why Babin got cut was because he’s a “me guy”:

Essentially they said Babin was a “me guy,” and the decision to release him didn’t come from Eagles’ coach Andy Reid, but from “above” Reid.

They said Babin personally was a great guy, a good family man, and last year, he was a “we guy” in the locker room. But something changed this year, they said, and Babin began looking more at his individual stats, and they were dropping. The fear was Babin held sway over and could influence some of the younger players, possibly poisoning them as the Eagles’ season sinks, into thinking like him. That’s why it was a needed move, they said, “definitely addition by subtraction.”

Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.

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Well, well, well! The truth comes out about Babin. Why am I not surprised? Clearly, he let his meaningless 18 sacks from last year go to his head, turning him into the colossally smacked ass we came to loath this year. Good riddance!